By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosts an extensive Makers Space, filled with craft supplies and machines not everyone has access to. Librarians will often host classes to help teach patrons about the different types of technologies available, the most recent being a sewing machine class.
Justice Curran discusses Salem Witch Trials
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) and the Medfield Historical Society co-sponsored a Halloween inspired talk regarding The Salem Witch Trials at the end of last month. Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J Curran returned to the MPL to lead this...
Locals enjoy MPL’s annual fall social
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) hosts an annual trivia night with varying themes. This year trivia night was welcoming in fall with the library’s “It’s Fall Y’all” social and trivia night. The Daily Room was decorated with autumnal colors to ring...
LaRue brings women of the Gilded Age to life
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Michèle LaRue is a beloved guest at both Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield, recently returning for her fourth performance in town. She captivates audiences of all ages with her one-woman live readings of Gilded Age stories.
Local author discusses first book
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Local author and educator, Dr. Beth Godett, recently published her new book, “Toward the Bigger Half: Equity in Public Education,” which offers an exploration regarding equity and schooling uncomfortable, yet necessary, companions. Hometown Weekly Editor, Julia Beauregard, had the pleasure of interviewing...
Creating felt birds with Bri
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library, showed a group of five women how to create birds out of stitched felt.
As the participants arrived, Bri asked them to choose a bird pattern out of six...
Border collies fly through Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Flying High Dogs visited the Medfield Public Library to show off their frisbee-catching skills to a large audience. Gathered behind the library, the dogs performed their signature tricks for a crowd of excited families and children.
Three...
Beginner friendly Knitting Clinic at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Knitting is one of the most popular hobbies and is on the rise. The hardest part for most beginners is starting and learning the craft, which is why the Medfield Public Library (MPL) Knitting Clinic is a wonderful place to start.
Craft and connect in Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nice weather, green grass, friendship and crafts. What more could an adult ask for? For those interested in these enticing offers look no further than the Medfield Library’s Outdoor Adult Craft and Chat hosted on the grounds of Medfield State Hospital.
Summertime sweets at MPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a Summer Strawberry Treat this past Tuesday, August 6th at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Here, they welcomed Katie Shepherd, Owner and Founder of Food Explorers, to help attendees make their very own Strawberry Shortcake...
Sewing success at MPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, Bri Ozanne, Adult Services/Programming Librarian at the Medfield Public Library (MPL), taught a group of seven participants how to sew a zippered bag. The group had a wide variety of experience with and knowledge of machine sewing, but Bri patiently worked...
Play and connect at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Public Library (MPL) strives to offer events for all interests and ages and its adult strategy game time is no exception. This event offers adults a few strategy games to choose from so they can sit down, play and...
Teens tackle Big Ryan’s mystery at MPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a treat as Big Ryan’s Traveling Mystery Room visited the Medfield Public Library (MPL). This interactive murder mystery experience, titled “The Unfortunate Passing of Pliant McTwist,” challenged attendees to solve the mystery of who, what,...
Good times at game night
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library opens its doors to everyone, offering programs that lead to engaging adult nights. Recently, the library hosted its adult game night, resulting in laughter and new friendships. No experience is necessary for any of the game events, as...
Bridging generations through letters at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library makes everyone feel included, and elders are no exception. Recently, the library held a letter-writing event to help connect elders across the nation through an organization called Love For Our Elders, focusing on sharing kindness with strangers.
Adult craft night at the MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield Library is known for its fantastic programs for children and teens, but its adult-only events are just as amazing. They recently held an adult craft night on July 11, 2024, for a small but enthusiastic group, creating beautiful postcards...
Fun needle felting at the MPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Adult Services/Programming Librarian Bri Ozanne led a packed needle felting workshop at the Medfield Public Library on June 27. Approximately fifteen participants worked to create a plant sculpture that was fitted into a small clay flowerpot filled with stones. Following illustrations...
Queen Elizabeth II visits The Center
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Co-sponsored by The Center at Medfield and the Medfield Public Library (MPL), The Center welcomed Queen Elizabeth II. She was portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. This specific adaptation was titled Queen Elizabeth...
Barone captivates The Center
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Francesco Barone, an award-winning classical guitarist, gave his audience a captivating performance at The Center at Medfield. The concert was presented as a collaboration of the Medfield Public Library and The Center at Medfield and as part of a New England...
Curran discusses Lincoln Assassination
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis J. Curran stopped by the Medfield Public Library (MPL) to present on "The True Story Behind the Lincoln Assassination: The Nest That Hatched Evil.” This presentation is an incredible lecture from his series “Great Trials...
